How Do You Cut Ceramic Tile With A Wet Saw?
When installing ceramic tile, you need to make cuts. To make these cuts, you need a wet saw. As the name implies, a wet saw operates with water. Heat from a saw blade can burn tile. The water keeps the blade cool and thus prevents the tile from being marred by burn marks. A wet saw also reduces the amount of dust that results from cutting ceramic tile. When making an extensive amount of cuts, as you would for a flooring project, the wet saw is the best tool to use. Set up your wet saw in a well-ventilated area. The area should be free of debris such as paper or other flammable substances. Because there will be some debris created by cutting ceramic tile, outdoors is usually the better option for setting up your saw. Check your saw for debris. Remove any dust or debris from the cutting area. Check that the blade is tight, that it isn’t wobbly or off center. Fill the saw with water. Check the manufacturer’s recommendations for the level of water needed for your particular saw. Mark the c
